Person outsd bus inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a bus when it collided with a car, pickup truck, or van in a traffic accident. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but residual conditions or sequelae are now being treated or evaluated.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for chronic pain, neurological deficits, scarring, or other lasting impairments directly attributable to the specified traffic accident. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific residual condition(s).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past traffic accident involving a person outside a bus and a car/pickup/van.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial injury.